A mini version of Mademoiselle Chanel's classic suit for fall at Chanel's atelier on rue Cambon and a giant rope of pearls.
This mannequin at Chanel sits on giant pearlized camellias, Mademoiselle Chanel's favourite flower and an enduring symbol of her style and influence.
Large black patent-leather camellias surround the mannequin in this vitrine. She's wearing a sporty version of the Chanel suit, featuring a short pleated skirt and chunky boots.
Baskets of bright pink flowers hang from wrought-iron balconies on rue Cambon.
One of the hundreds of racks of bicycles available for rent throughout Paris. This velo rack is opposite Dolce & Gabbana, near rue Rivoli.
Those pics are fantastic!! Love the reflections...
Posted by: Willie Baronet | 22 August 2007 at 23:05
wonderful photos! I'll be in Paris soon, for a short vacation and these photos had me swooning. I can't wait to endlessly walk the wonderful streets.....I don't know of anything as delicious!
Posted by: Hayden | 19 August 2007 at 00:31
have you tried one of those rental bikes yet?
Posted by: my backyard | 16 August 2007 at 20:26
ahhhhhhhhhhhh.........
life in the city -
all that glistens and shines...
beautiful
xox- eb.
Posted by: eb | 15 August 2007 at 04:58
Did I say already that I LOVE LOVE LOVE these windows?
I ran out and shot the Chanel windows in New York after seeing yours and Merisi's pictures!
Malheureusement I got there later than originally planned and got mostly reflections :(
Please take a look and giggle at what you started.
Carolg :)
Posted by: ParisBreakfasts | 14 August 2007 at 21:40
Beautiful photos!
Posted by: Cream | 14 August 2007 at 13:12
Wonderful Channel photos you and Merisi have captured!
I must pick up the ball and check out New York's windows!
Posted by: ParisBreakfasts | 14 August 2007 at 06:21
What fabulous photos -- I miss Paris.
Posted by: Betty C. | 11 August 2007 at 19:35
Meant to add: those boots are HOT!
Plus Lee Hazelwood who wrote "These Boots are Meant for Walking" for Nancy Sinatra recently died. :( I love that song.
Posted by: Gel | 10 August 2007 at 06:10
Tara,
Your magic in photographing reflections is phenomenonal!
These are beautiful as well. Fashion interests and fascinates me even though I'm an artsy noncomformist who wears what I want to wear.
Posted by: Gel | 10 August 2007 at 06:06
Paris...hot, hot, hot. This captures it all for me. I love the 'through the looking glass' resonance of these shots which seem to shimmer through the heat waves. Right up to the mark re fashions in a completely 'in your face way'...I like.
Well done.
Posted by: Nickey Forster | 10 August 2007 at 01:17
i love these photos, my youngest daughter is a chanel freak already, I must show this to her.
Hope you're well.
Posted by: robyn | 09 August 2007 at 23:38
Wouldn't mind a walk around there some time soon... Nope, not at all! Beautiful photos.
Posted by: Alina Popescu | 09 August 2007 at 10:10
I just luv your artistic eye and taking us on great stroll thru Paris..
We do have a great French section where these pics will be welcome as well at http://www.dragonflairestudios.com/community.
Have a great weekend,
Maggie
Posted by: maggie | 09 August 2007 at 08:10
Stunning Tara.........makes me feel the need to get out of my well worn summer duds and put on something snazzy! Problem is, where would I take my snazzy self at midnight in small city Canada? Perhaps I will dream tonight of a wonderful gala and an entrance by moi wearing a chi chi gown...... :)
Posted by: awareness | 09 August 2007 at 04:59
Why am I not there again??? xxxo
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | 09 August 2007 at 04:53
such gorgeous photos and a sneak peek of what's in fashion for fall. but really, who is the mystery man??
Posted by: kristen | 09 August 2007 at 04:28
Tara I love how you capture the buildings in the background!!
Do you wait until that ~perfect~ time of day!! It is your original style I am thinking!
Oh my heart be still...those pink
flowers all lined up on balconies!!!! I cannot wait to see them in person!!!!
OK the Chanel classics impressed me also! hugs NG
Posted by: naturegirl | 09 August 2007 at 03:28
oooh I love being able to see the Chanel windows. Classics all and yet I adore the juxtaposition with those chunky boots! Thank you for taking us on this tres chic walk with you!
So are you going to reveal the mystery man?
XOXOXO
Posted by: Lisa 'Oceandreamer' S. | 09 August 2007 at 03:14
Wow, so I can shop for some D&G and then go for a bike ride through Paris?? Nice!!
Posted by: bella | 09 August 2007 at 02:58
Oh I feel like I am walking right there!
Posted by: Melinda | 09 August 2007 at 02:17
Can you hear me ooohing and ahhhing..sighing ..saying Wow..! Love the Chanel Windows! It's amazing how her suits haven't changed and are still in style after all these fashion years!!!LOVE the flowering balconies!
Posted by: Pam Aries | 08 August 2007 at 23:46
Did you tell who the Mystery man was and I missed it?
Posted by: rochambeau | 08 August 2007 at 21:49
Oh you're the absolute BEST. Thank you for doing this for me.
I makes my heart beat fast!
Posted by: rochambeau | 08 August 2007 at 21:48
p.s. - I really want some new boots
Posted by: holli | 08 August 2007 at 21:32
Please don't start doing fashion, Tara. I don't know why but I have gotten all sucked into fashion mode all of a sudden. I think Paris fashion pictures could send me over the edge.
Posted by: holli | 08 August 2007 at 21:32
oh to be in paris...to stroll...or pedal past these lovely windows...for shopping...or not...blessings, rebecca
Posted by: Cre8Tiva | 08 August 2007 at 21:28
So exquisite and divine.....
Love Jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | 08 August 2007 at 20:45
tara, who was that yesterdays mystery man in the window?
Posted by: marita | 08 August 2007 at 20:21
very chic window displays in paris, ofcourse! and lovely pictures of a sunny day in la rue cambon!
Posted by: marita | 08 August 2007 at 20:20
I like the effects you're getting with those window display shots using reflections.
Posted by: tut-tut | 08 August 2007 at 17:15
the pink flowers on the building windows look so pretty....so french!
Posted by: run around paris | 08 August 2007 at 16:11
I do believe dear Coco would be elated by the beauty the House has produced this year.
Lovely lvoely photos Tara.
XOX
Kristen
Posted by: kristen robinson | 08 August 2007 at 15:55
Ooh I love the camellias best of all! So quintessentially Chanel! Tara who is the mystery man- I keep looking to see if you've told us yet!!! Please.....
Posted by: Sophiehoneysuckle | 08 August 2007 at 15:51
I love the Chanel windows...makes me wish I were more "couture". I love the way you show us Paris, Tara. Your pictures are so imaginative! I love that Europeans still use bikes, here in Canada now there is a big movement to "green" power, and using your own two feet to get around. Global warming and all has caused us to rethink things.
xo
Blue
Posted by: Gillian@ Indigo Blue | 08 August 2007 at 14:33
Ohh Tara. Lovely photos. I love the flowers and the bicycles. 6 weeks and counting....
Posted by: My Melange | 08 August 2007 at 13:16
These strike me as quintessential Parisian scenes. Really lovely.
Posted by: RD | 08 August 2007 at 13:07
Fun photos, Tara - it appears galoshes and spats are in this year. I always enjoy seeing the new fashions, even though most of the time, I'll still be wearing my sneakers and jeans :)
Posted by: tinker | 08 August 2007 at 13:01